Bilingual Therapists (Spanish/English)

Summary:

We have current openings for bilingual therapists (Spanish/English) at our Compton facility. Therapists provide therapeutic services through assessment, individual, collateral, group, family, and/or other modes of psychotherapy to enable clients to reach and maintain optimal level(s) of functioning. Needs to be able to work effectively with a range of both clients and staff from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and in a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications:

Licensed Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist or Psychologist or Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy or Social Work from an approved graduate school or program plus appropriate field placement and eligibility for registration as an MFTI or ASW. Must be bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide direct clinical, psychosocial, and/or rehabilitative mental health services to Center clients, including but not limited to intake evaluation/assessment, individual, collateral, group, family, psychotherapy or counseling, crisis intervention and emergency intakes, in-home, community services, and/or services at other locations away from the Center. Coordination of services and case management, discharge planning, and case consultation with referral sources, school, allied agencies, and others.
2. Provide a specific amount of direct services with regard to prevailing workload standards.
3. Serve as primary therapist/coordinator of mental health services for assigned cases.
4. Maintain and complete all clinical and administrative record keeping associated with the delivery of services.
5. Interact with the community at large and with specific allied agencies, other programs, and funding sources in a manner that facilitates and enhances the operation of the Center.

If you're interested, you can mail, fax or email your cover letter and resume, indicating for what position you are applying:

The Guidance Center
Attn: Human Resources
4335 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90807

Fax: 562.490.9759 | Email: humanresource@tgclb.org.

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Bilingial Case Manager (Spanish/English)

Summary:

We have an opening at our Compton/Lynwood Clinic for a Bilingual Case Manager who will provide clients with the necessary community resources to make sure that clients reach a level of proficiency in an identified area of functioning. Needs to be able to work effectively with a range of both clients and staff from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or BSW from a nationally recognized accredited school or program offering a degree in social work, mental health service delivery, or related health care field, plus one year of experience in an appropriate and relevant setting. Familiarity with coordinated services and rehabilitative mental health services in California highly desirable. Possess a demonstrated ability to work effectively with a range of both clients and staff from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.  Bilingual Spanish/English required.

Responsibilities:

1. Works with therapist and family to develop a family team which meets on a regular basis to assess program and amend treatment goals.
2. Ongoing assessment of basic needs of family; assessment of need for services in the various life domains (e.g., residence, family, social, emotional, educational, safety, legal, medical, cultural, behavioral, financial) which might benefit the child/family.  Assists family in obtaining appropriate services.
3. Works in conjunction with therapist in gathering information and implementing treatment plan – creates behavior charts, schedules for family.  Models appropriate social skills for family.
4. Serves as leader or co-leader for ongoing groups, lessons, workshops, outings.
5. Provides or arranges transportation services for families as appropriate.
6. Responsible for documentation including Log Sheets and Progress Notes
7. Provides crisis intervention as needed.

If you're interested, you can mail, fax or email your cover letter and resume, indicating for what position you are applying:

The Guidance Center
Attn: Human Resources
4335 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90807

Fax: 562.490.9759 | Email: humanresource@tgclb.org.

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Parent Partner

Summary:
Identify and conduct outreach activities that support the goals of the Full Service Partnership program and the Center.  Provide information about resources in the community to provide support to families. Assist parents/caregivers of the Full Service Partnership (FSP) program in navigating through the complex public systems (DCFS, DMH, Probation and the local schools) that impact their lives. Participate in appropriate community meetings as an advocate for parents in the local community.

Qualifications:
Having been a parent or caregiver of a mentally ill child is required, preferably in the Compton or surrounding area.  Ability to identify and collaborate with agencies and resources that can be of assistance to parents struggling with mentally ill children.  Must exhibit an understanding of mental health principles.  Requires a motivated self-starter with good parenting skills. Must possess a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with a wide range of socio-economic levels.  Sensitivity to racial and cultural differences is essential.  The ability to read and write fluently in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities:

1. Analyze and establish relationships with agencies and other resources that can assist the parents/caregivers of children accessing Mental Health Services.
2. Provide information about community resources that can offer support to families, as appropriate.
3. Ensure that the needs of the parents/caregivers in the community are communicated clearly and effectively to the Program Manager.
4. Attend Mental Health Community Meetings, as a representative of parents/caregivers in the community.
5. Provide documentation of activities, analysis, meetings, etc., in accordance with the governing agency’s guidelines.
6. Other related duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

If you're interested, you can mail, fax or email your cover letter and resume, indicating for what position you are applying:

The Guidance Center
Attn: Human Resources
4335 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90807

Fax: 562.490.9759 | Email: humanresource@tgclb.org.

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Therapist - Hinchman House Clinic

Summary:
To provide therapeutic services through assessment, individual, collateral, group, family, and/or other modes of psychotherapy to enable clients to reach and maintain optimal level(s) of functioning. Needs to be able to work effectively with a range of both clients and staff from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and in a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications:
Master’s degree from a nationally recognized accredited graduate school of social work, marriage and family therapy or psychology, plus appropriate field placement. California licensed or eligible for State DMH waiver of licensure. If licensed in another state, must meet the prevailing requirements for licensure in California.  Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide direct clinical, psychosocial, and/or rehabilitative mental health services to Center clients, including but not limited to intake evaluation/assessment, individual, collateral, group, family, psychotherapy or counseling, crisis intervention and emergency intakes, in-home, community services, and/or services at other locations away from the Center. Coordination of services and case management, discharge planning, and case consultation with referral sources, school, allied agencies, and others.
2. Provide a specific amount of direct services with regard to prevailing workload standards.
3. Serve as primary therapist/coordinator of mental health services for assigned cases.
4. Maintain and complete all clinical and administrative record keeping associated with the delivery of services.
5. Interact with the community at large and with specific allied agencies, other programs, and funding sources in a manner that facilitates and enhances the operation of the Center.  In doing so, must understand the mission of the program and the Center.

If you're interested, you can mail, fax or email your cover letter and resume, indicating for what position you are applying:

The Guidance Center
Attn: Human Resources
4335 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90807

Fax: 562.490.9759 | Email: humanresource@tgclb.org.

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Therapist - School Based Services

Summary:
To provide therapeutic services through assessment, individual, collateral, group, family, and/or other modes of psychotherapy to enable clients to reach and maintain optimal level(s) of functioning. Needs to be able to work effectively with a range of both clients and staff from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, and in a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications:
Master’s degree from a nationally recognized accredited graduate school of social work, marriage and family therapy or psychology, plus appropriate field placement. California licensed or eligible for State DMH waiver of licensure. If licensed in another state, must meet the prevailing requirements for licensure in California.  Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide direct clinical, psychosocial, and/or rehabilitative mental health services to Center clients, including but not limited to intake evaluation/assessment, individual, collateral, group, family, psychotherapy or counseling, crisis intervention and emergency intakes, in-home, community services, and/or services at other locations away from the Center. Coordination of services and case management, discharge planning, and case consultation with referral sources, school, allied agencies, and others.
2. Provide a specific amount of direct services with regard to prevailing workload standards.
3. Serve as primary therapist/coordinator of mental health services for assigned cases.
4. Maintain and complete all clinical and administrative record keeping associated with the delivery of services.
5. Interact with the community at large and with specific allied agencies, other programs, and funding sources in a manner that facilitates and enhances the operation of the Center.  In doing so, must understand the mission of the program and the Center.

If you're interested, you can mail, fax or email your cover letter and resume, indicating for what position you are applying:

The Guidance Center
Attn: Human Resources
4335 Atlantic Avenue
Long Beach, CA 90807

Fax: 562.490.9759 | Email: humanresource@tgclb.org.

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